1.5 overs (2 runs)2 runs.
1.4 overs (6 runs)Six! Stand up and get the ball going! Shakib Al Hasan tosses the ball in the air but the ball goes straight into the slot, full and on middle, Virat Kohli waits for the ball to come and brings his bottom hand into play. Sends the ball over long on for the big shot.
1.3 overs (1 run)Again the ball loops up, fullish on off and middle, Rohit Sharma flicks it towards square leg and rotates the strike.
1.2 overs (4 runs)FOUR! The Indian captain was more in control this time! Shakib tossed the ball up but got the line wrong as the ball was on the pad, fullish in length, Rohit Sharma came down and swept it over backward square leg for a four.
1.1 overs (1 run)Starts off with a flighted delivery from around the wicket, full and on off, Virat Kohli hits it easily over long off and gets to the other end.
Spin from both ends. Bangladeshi veteran Shakib Al Hasan will bowl the second over.
0.6 overs (4 runs)FOUR! Not in control but Rohit Sharma gets his first boundary! Mahedi bowls the ball flat and short, attacks the stumps, Rohit Sharma gets down to go for a paddle sweep but gets a top edge which goes over the keeper and goes far beyond short fine leg for a boundary.
0.5 overs (1 run)A yes-no situation and a clean pick-up would have made things interesting! Offers flight again but it is full and on the pads, Virat Kohli flicks it past mid-wicket. Both batsmen hesitate and wait for the ball to go past the fielder at mid-wicket. Mahmudullah dives but fails to pick it up clean, allowing the batsmen to eventually cross over.
0.4 overs (0 runs)The ball rose up and was a bit slow as well, full in length and turning onto the pads, Virat Kohli clipped it off his pads but the fielder at mid-wicket took a good dive to his right to stop it.
0.3 overs (1 run)Looks to see the batsman backing away but Mahedi maintains his line and length. Serves the ball on an attractive length and the ball slips on middle and leg, Rohit hits it to long on for a single.
0.2 overs (0 runs)Dragging the length back and slamming the ball on middle, Rohit Sharma stays back and pushes the ball towards mid-wicket.
0.1 over (2 runs)Rohit Sharma drives the ball straight through the air! Mahedi Hasan tosses the ball up, full and on off, Rohit Sharma presses forward and lofts the ball with the straight bat over mid-off for two runs. India have scored!
The pre-match formalities are over and it’s time for the action to begin! It’s a beautiful day in North Sound, Antigua, the sun is shining brightly and there’s a breeze too. Both umpires have taken the field. India’s two experienced openers, captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, will bat first and face spin. Mahedi Hasan will start the game with the ball for Bangladesh. The countdown is over and here we go…
There are just a few moments left for the match to kick off at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. But before that, the players of both the teams will line up for their respective national anthems, followed by the match officials. It will be Bangladesh’s national anthem first, followed by India’s national anthem.
Ravindra Jadeja is open to the conversation. He says that he is loving his time in the Caribbean. He said that the pitches in New York were bowler-friendly, but the conditions in the West Indies allow the batsmen to adapt and score runs. He feels that he should bowl keeping the wind factor in mind and choose the ends accordingly. He explained that in T20 cricket, small cameos play a huge role and he tries to use his experience in the middle. He further said that he is not worried about his form and if he is able to score runs at a good strike rate, it will help the team.
India captain Rohit Sharma says that they wanted to bat first, so they got what they wanted. He said that now they have to perform well with the bat. He believes that it is a good wicket, but it all depends on how much the sun shines and slows down the surface. He feels that it is important to assess as quickly as possible, which they have done well so far. He told that they are playing with the same team as the previous game. He told that it is important to perform well for every game and not worry about what is going to happen next.
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto decided to bowl first and said that they are planning to restrict the opposition to a low score. He said that this is a good opportunity for them and they have played some good cricket and aim to continue this form. He said that they know the conditions well and said that it is a good wicket. He also said that wind will be a factor and he thinks 150-160 will be a good score. He informed that they have made one change by including Zaker Ali in place of Taskin Ahmed.
Bangladesh (Playing XI) – Tanjid Hasan, Liton Das (wicketkeeper), Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Tauheed Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Zaker Ali (replaces Taskin Ahmed), Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman.
India (unchanged playing XI) – Rohit Sharma (captain), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.
Toss – The coin fell in favour of Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Bangladesh decided to bowl first.
Pitch Report – Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle are at the 22 yards. Harsha Bhogle started by saying that the ground is a little warm but there is a lot of wind blowing on the ground, which will help the ball go away with the wind. He said that it is 61 meters on the square and 67 meters on the square. Sunil Gavaskar joined him and said that it is a very good track for batting and batsmen will enjoy playing their strokes. He also said that wrist spinners will get more help than finger spinners and he believes that it is a 180-degree surface. Finally he said that the captain who wins the toss should bowl first.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, will face a quick comeback after losing to Australia in the first match of their Super 8 campaign. Tanzim Hasan Sakib has taken charge in the fast bowling department while leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has also done well in bowling. In terms of batting, Tauhid Hridaya has been brilliant but a collective effort will be crucial for them in this encounter. Having played in Antigua before, Nazmul Hossain Shanto and his teammates will have a good idea of the conditions. Can Bangladesh spring a surprise? Or will the Indian team continue to dominate? Let’s find out. The toss and team news will be out shortly.
India, along with South Africa and Australia, are unbeaten so far and look set to reach the semi-finals. Although Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not performed up to expectations, Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant have contributed at crucial junctures in the competition. On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah has been at the top of his game, with great support from the rest of the attack in what has been an impressive bowling performance from the Men in Blue so far. Overall, India look like a well-prepared unit and seem to have the right balance to perform in Caribbean conditions.
Hello and welcome everyone! We are here at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua for another exciting All-Asian clash in Group 1, where Bangladesh and India will lock horns. After their win over Afghanistan, India will look to inch closer to the semi-finals with another win, while a loss for Bangladesh could put them on the brink of elimination. Although Bangladesh have come close to beating India before, they have failed to do so in their last four meetings in the Men’s T20 World Cup. With their tournament survival at stake, they will have to rewrite history here in Antigua.
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